The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has paid tribute to the late Peter Rufai.

Motsepe expressed his condolences following the death of the 61-year-old Rufai this week.

Rufai was a part of Nigeria’s 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team.

“He was an enormously talented football player and was respected in Africa and globally. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the Nigeria Football Federation (“NFF”) and its President Ibrahim Gusau, his former teammates and the people of Nigeria. ‘Dodo Mayana’ will forever live in our hearts and minds. May his Soul Rest in Peace,” said Motsepe.

Rufai also represented Nigeria at two FIFA World Cups in 1994 and 1998 and several CAF Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

Motsepe added: “Peter Rufai is part of a special generation of African Football players who made the people of Nigeria and the entire African Continent very proud.”